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* First priority should be given to names appearing in-game; such are the most readily recognized terms, as players see them continually while they play. Failing that, use names that appear in the manuals or documentation. | * First priority should be given to names appearing in-game; such are the most readily recognized terms, as players see them continually while they play. Failing that, use names that appear in the manuals or documentation. | ||
* For more technical subjects, look first at the [[:Category:Code|source code]], and then for terms associated to programs by the community (if these are commonplace). | * For more technical subjects, look first at the [[:Category:Code|source code]], and then for terms associated to programs by the community (if these are commonplace). | ||
− | * Some concepts or gameplay phenomena have no specific "officially licensed" name. In such cases, use the most widespread community appellation. '''[[ | + | * Some concepts or gameplay phenomena have no specific "officially licensed" name. In such cases, use the most widespread community appellation. '''[[Doomguy]]''' is a good example of this with respect to the [[classic Doom]] series. |
* After deciding on the most suitable title for an article, include secondary names in the introductory section, such as colloquial names the community has adopted or names drawn from other products in the franchise. ''Always'' specify the source of such a name, or who generally uses it; avoid broad assertions like "many people call it" or "some people say", as these do not help the reader understand the origin of the name and may perpetuate misconceptions. | * After deciding on the most suitable title for an article, include secondary names in the introductory section, such as colloquial names the community has adopted or names drawn from other products in the franchise. ''Always'' specify the source of such a name, or who generally uses it; avoid broad assertions like "many people call it" or "some people say", as these do not help the reader understand the origin of the name and may perpetuate misconceptions. | ||